Match Preview: Carrarese Calcio vs. SSC Bari
Current Form and Context
Carrarese Calcio and SSC Bari are set to clash in a Serie B encounter that promises to be a battle of resilience and tactics. Carrarese, currently mid-table, have shown flashes of potential but have struggled with consistency. Their recent 0-4 defeat to Spezia highlighted defensive frailties, but they have also managed to secure key victories, such as their 1-0 win over Palermo. Meanwhile, SSC Bari, under the guidance of coach Moreno Longo, have been on an impressive unbeaten streak for 83 days, although they have not won in their last eight games. This paradox of form suggests a team that is hard to beat but struggling to secure victories.
Tactical Insights and Key Players
Carrarese's home form has been a mixed bag, with a record of 3-4-2, and they have failed to score in five of their nine home matches. Their reliance on Nicolas Adrian Schiavi, the team's top scorer with six goals, will be crucial. On the other hand, Bari's away form has been poor, with no wins in their last 16 away matches. Despite this, the partnership between Kevin Lasagna and Novakovich in attack has shown promise. Bari's defensive solidity, with Mantovani and Oliveri as key figures, will be vital in countering Carrarese's attacks.
Historical and Statistical Analysis
Historically, matches between these two sides have been closely contested. Last season, Carrarese won their home fixture 2-1, while the reverse fixture ended in a 0-0 draw. The average number of goals in meetings between these teams is two, indicating tight contests. Carrarese scores 25% of their goals between the 61st and 75th minutes, while Bari scores 31% of their goals in the final 15 minutes, suggesting potential late drama.
Prediction and Conclusion
Given the current form and historical data, a draw seems the most likely outcome. Both teams have struggled to score consistently, especially in their respective home and away matches. Therefore, it is plausible that both teams will not score in this encounter. Carrarese's home advantage might be neutralized by Bari's defensive resilience, leading to a low-scoring stalemate.
Serie B
Carrarese Calciovs
SSC Bari
Serie B
Frosinone Calcio
AC Monza
Venezia FC
Palermo FC
US Catanzaro
Cesena FC
Modena FC
Juve Stabia
Empoli FC
Calcio Padova
Reggiana 1919
Carrarese Calcio
Sampdoria Genoa
Spezia Calcio
SSC Bari
Mantova 1911
LaLiga
Premier League
Serie A
Bundesliga
Liga Profesional
Brasileiro Serie A